Online Journal Article - Prevention and treatment of influenza in the primary care office

KEY POINTS

Influenza vaccination is effective at preventing influenza-associated disease.

Influenza vaccine is safe in people with a history of mild egg allergy.

Many new vaccine formulations exist and may offer benefits to different patient groups.

Neuraminidase inhibitors are recommended for treatment and postexposure prophylaxis in patients at high risk of influenza-related

complications; however, they are not a substitute for vaccination.